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What Causes Low Beta-HCG Levels During 5 Weeks Of Pregnancy?
Question: hi i am 5 weeks pregnant and at 4 weeks my hug was 104, today it is 134..is this a problem..
if i have miscarried, do i need a D&C
if i have miscarried, do i need a D&C
Brief Answer:
Can be due to miscarriage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Normal beta-HCG levels in early weeks (after conception) are as follows:
1) 0-1 week > 0-50 mIU/ml
2) 1-2 weeks > 40-300 mIU/ ml
3) 3-4 weeks > 500-6000 mIU/ ml and so on (Peak level on 8 weeks).
Generally, beta-HCG level will double every 30-72 hrs and your level is quite low.
A low hCG level may indicate following thing:
1) Ectopic pregnancy 2) Possible miscarriage or blighted ovum
Please consult with your gynecologist regarding this to perform TVS scan and a repeat serum HCG levels and clear your confusion. Take suggestive measures accordingly.
In case it is due to miscarriage then D&C may not be required. The products can be expelled with the help of medicines.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Can be due to miscarriage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Normal beta-HCG levels in early weeks (after conception) are as follows:
1) 0-1 week > 0-50 mIU/ml
2) 1-2 weeks > 40-300 mIU/ ml
3) 3-4 weeks > 500-6000 mIU/ ml and so on (Peak level on 8 weeks).
Generally, beta-HCG level will double every 30-72 hrs and your level is quite low.
A low hCG level may indicate following thing:
1) Ectopic pregnancy 2) Possible miscarriage or blighted ovum
Please consult with your gynecologist regarding this to perform TVS scan and a repeat serum HCG levels and clear your confusion. Take suggestive measures accordingly.
In case it is due to miscarriage then D&C may not be required. The products can be expelled with the help of medicines.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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